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Historical Markers in Pioche, Nevada

 
Clickable Map of Lincoln County, Nevada and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Lincoln County, NV (34) Clark County, NV (197) Nye County, NV (73) White Pine County, NV (26) Mohave County, AZ (100) Beaver County, UT (23) Iron County, UT (75) Millard County, UT (33) Washington County, UT (151)  LincolnCounty(34) Lincoln County (34)  ClarkCounty(197) Clark County (197)  NyeCounty(73) Nye County (73)  WhitePineCounty(26) White Pine County (26)  MohaveCountyArizona(100) Mohave County (100)  BeaverCountyUtah(23) Beaver County (23)  IronCounty(75) Iron County (75)  MillardCounty(33) Millard County (33)  WashingtonCounty(151) Washington County (151)
Pioche is the county seat for Lincoln County
Pioche is in Lincoln County
      Lincoln County (34)  
ADJACENT TO LINCOLN COUNTY
      Clark County (197)  
      Nye County (73)  
      White Pine County (26)  
      Mohave County, Arizona (100)  
      Beaver County, Utah (23)  
      Iron County, Utah (75)  
      Millard County, Utah (33)  
      Washington County, Utah (151)  
 
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1 Nevada, Lincoln County, Pioche — Boot Hill Cemetery
Crime was rampant in Pioche in the early 1870's. During the first few years of Pioche's boom days it was said that 72 men "were buried with their boots on" before anyone died of natural causes. Many of these men are buried in this old Boot Hill . . . Map (db m89497) HM
2 Nevada, Lincoln County, Pioche — Christ Church
The First Episcopal Church built with money raised by the people of the town, was dedicated July 21, 1872. It was located across the street. In 1897 the building was moved to Delamar where it burned. Bishop Hunting bought this building, which was . . . Map (db m89474) HM
3 Nevada, Lincoln County, Pioche — Commercial Club
1864 - 65 this building survived the ravages of fire as well as gunfire. Probably used at first as a social center, later to be used by interested citizens and businessmen. Organized as "The Pioche Commercial Club," its purpose was to work . . . Map (db m46401) HM
4 Nevada, Lincoln County, Pioche — 204 — Jackrabbit
Local legend attributes the discovery to the locator picking up a rock to throw at a jackrabbit and finding himself holding high grade silver. The Jack Rabbit District, named for the mine, was located in 1876 by Isaac Newton Garrison. Early mine . . . Map (db m69484) HM
5 Nevada, Lincoln County, Pioche — Masonic Hall
Masonic Lodges have used this building since 1872. The Royal Arch Masons first owned the building when they were issued a Dispensation on June 12, 1873. Shortly after that St. John's Lodge #18 was issued a Charter on Nov. 20, 1873. At the . . . Map (db m89471) HM
6 Nevada, Lincoln County, Pioche — Mountain View Hotel
This hotel was built in 1895 by the Ely Valley Mines to house their guests. And lay claim to such overnight guests as Herbert Hoover, Nel Murbarger (Famous author of the "Old West") Many U.S. Senators and Nevada Governors and many other notables. . . . Map (db m89473) HM
7 Nevada, Lincoln County, Pioche — Oddfellows and Rebekahs
This building was erected in 1872, one of the oldest in town. This historic lodge hall has served Pioche in Friendship, Love and Truth for over a 100 years. Pioche Lodge #23 was founded in 1872. Mt. Vernon Encampment #8 in 1875 and Miriam . . . Map (db m89470) HM
8 Nevada, Lincoln County, Pioche — Old Fire Hall
Constructed in 1929 to serve the community as a fire hall. This building housed Pioche's first fire truck purchased in 1928. Fire chief Herbert Cleine and wife "Ben" resided in the basement apartment for 25 years until the new fire hall was . . . Map (db m69482) HM
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9 Nevada, Lincoln County, Pioche — 5 — Pioche
Silver ore was discovered in this range of mountains in 1864, but no important development took place until 1869 when mines were opened and the town of Pioche appeared. Pioche soon became the scene of a wild rush of prospectors and fortune seekers . . . Map (db m132469) HM
10 Nevada, Lincoln County, Pioche — Pioche's Boot Hill
A mining town from the late 1860s, Pioche is one of the most intact historic communities in Southern Nevada. Named for Francois L.A. Pioche, a San Francisco financier who, with partners, acquired some of the earliest claims in the area, the town . . . Map (db m89454) HM
11 Nevada, Lincoln County, Pioche — The Lincoln County Courthouse
In 1871, Pioche became the county seat of Lincoln County taking the honor from Hiko. City fathers quickly decided to erect a suitable building to serve as the Lincoln County Courthouse. In 1872, T. Dimmock and Thomas Keefe designed the building, and . . . Map (db m207367) HM
12 Nevada, Lincoln County, Pioche — The Veitch House
The house was erected in the 1870's by Mr. Veitch. It has served well for many folks through the years. Dr. W. W. Stockman used it as an office and residence for many years during the 1920's. It was the first real meeting house in Pioche for the . . . Map (db m89472) HM
13 Nevada, Lincoln County, Pioche — Wheeler Monument
. . . Map (db m69475) HM
 
 
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Mar. 19, 2024